Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the current weather at Snowbird? (Including current temperatures and winds, snow or rainfall, cloud cover, visibility, etc.). What is the status of the tram and lifts? Are the ski trails machine-groomed?
You can get all of the above information in the Skiing & Snowboarding section of our website or by calling Snowbird’s central switchboard: (801) 933-2222 from Salt Lake City, or (801) 742-2222 elsewhere. Operators are standing by 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to answer your questions.

Can I bring my pet to Snowbird?
NO pets are allowed in the canyon, in the lodges, or kept in vehicles during your ski or hiking day, except by special permit (canyon residents, rescue, and assistance dogs). Little Cottonwood Canyon is part of the Salt Lake City Protected Watershed. The snow and stream water from this canyon is a primary source of drinking water for visitors and residents here at Snowbird and in the Salt Lake Valley. For more information visit www.keepitpure.com

Besides skiing and snowboarding, what other winter activities are available?
Snowbird offers a wide variety of winter activities for the whole family! Stop by Snowbird’s Activity Center for snowshoe rentals and guided snowshoe tours, avalanche locator drills, backcountry skills clinics and tours (offered by Snowbird’s own professional ski patrollers), night skiing and snowboarding, guided snowmobile tours in Mineral Basin and more! In addition, we offer ice skating, adaptive sports accommodations, weekly showings of popular ski and snowboard movies, races and competitions, mountain school camps, over 15 great restaurants and eateries and over 10 shops to browse through. Enjoy world-renowned spa services at Snowbird’s Cliff Spa, including massages, wraps, yoga and movement classes, weight room, full service salon, exclusive rooftop pool and hot tub. Celebrate your holidays at Snowbird, with unforgettable Christmas & New Year’s Eve celebrations that include torchlight parades and fireworks.

What is Snowbird’s elevation?
Snowbird’s base elevation, at the Snowbird Center, is 8,100 feet. Snowbird’s highest point is at Hidden Peak, where the tram docks—a whopping 11,000 feet.

Do I need 4-wheel drive or snow tires? What other forms of transportation are there?
By law, snow tires or chains are required on all vehicles entering the canyon from November 1st to May 1st. During heavy snowstorms, the canyon may be temporarily restricted to 4WD or chain-equipped vehicles only. We recommend the UTA Ski Bus, which travels to the resort frequently throughout the day. For UTA Ski Bus fares and information, call Snowbird (801-933-2222 from Salt Lake City or 801-742-2222 from elsewhere) or BUS-INFO or visit www.rideuta.com. We also recommend Canyon Transportation, a convenient shuttle servicing Salt Lake International Airport, Little Cottonwood Canyon and elsewhere in the Salt Lake Valley. Make shuttle reservations through Snowbird’s Central Reservations, or call Canyon Transportation directly at (800) 255-1841.

When can I call for lodging reservations? Is there a toll-free number for lodging reservations?
You can reach Snowbird’s Central Reservations office 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by calling their toll-free number at 1-800-232-9542, or 1-801-933-2222 or email lodging@snowbird.com.

What are the normal operating hours of the tram and lifts?
Please keep in mind that mountain opening and closing times are dependent on weather conditions, and subject to change without notice.
Aerial Tramway: 9am – 3:45pm
Little Cloud: 9am – 3:45pm
Baby Thunder: 9am – 3:45pm
Gadzoom: 9am – 4:00pm
Gad 2: 9am – 4:00pm
Mid-Gad: 9am – 4:15pm
Wilbere: 9am – 4:30pm
Peruvian Express: 9am – 4:00pm
Chickadee: 9am – 5:00pm
Mineral Basin Express: 9am – 3:30pm
Baldy Express: 9am – 3:30pm

How difficult is Snowbird’s terrain?
Beginner: 27%, Intermediate: 38%, Advanced: 35%

How much do tickets cost?
Please call the Snowbird Ticket Office for details, at (801) 933-2200 or click HERE.

What airport is closest to Snowbird? How long does it take to get from the airport to the resort?
The Salt Lake International Airport is only 29 miles from Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort. If traveling by freeway, it takes approximately 40-45 minutes to reach Snowbird. Download a PDF of the driving directions HERE or call (801) 933-2222 from Salt Lake City, or (801) 742-2222 from elsewhere.

Does Snowbird have medical facilities? Does Snowbird have a pharmacy?
Snowbird’s ski patrollers are professionally trained in Outdoor Emergency Care. Additionally, we have a fully staffed medical clinic, located in the Snowbird Center and open daily during the winter season. The Snowbird Center also boasts a pharmacy on level two, inside “Center Sundries.”

Is there a post office?
Our United States Post Office is located in the Snowbird Center on level two, inside “Center Sundries.”

Is Snowbird a ski-in, ski-out resort?
Snowbird’s Cliff Lodge is ski-in, ski-out. The Lodge at Snowbird, the Inn, and the Iron Blosam are within walking distance of the tram and chairlifts.

Do you have a child care center?
Camp Snowbird is a state-licensed, fully staffed child-care center, for children age 6 weeks to 12 years old. They offer full and half-day programs for kids, including skiing, lunch, activities and more. Advance reservations are required. For more information, call Camp Snowbird directly at (801) 933-2256 or click HERE.

What dining options are available at Snowbird?
Snowbird has 15 restaurants and convenient eateries, serving everything from fine dining to burgers and beers. For more information, call our main number: (801) 933-2222 from Salt Lake City or (801) 742-2222 from elsewhere.

What is Snowbird’s mailing address?
For general mail (not shipping), send letters to:
Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, Attention: Employee Name & Department or Guest Name & Hotel, PO Box 929000, Snowbird Utah 84092
For shipping (UPS, Federal Express, etc.) use this address:
Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, Attention Employee Name & Department or Guest Name & Hotel, Utah Highway 210, Snowbird Utah 84092

How many lodges do you have? How do I call guests at the lodges?
Snowbird has 4 lodges, including the Iron Blosam, the Inn, the Lodge at Snowbird and the Cliff Lodge (the Iron Blosam consists of timeshare units, as does the Cliff Lodge’s Cliff Club). You may reach guests staying at any of our 4 lodges by calling our central switchboard: (801) 933-2222 from Salt Lake City, or (801) 742-2222 elsewhere. Operators are standing by 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

When is check in and check out at the lodges?
Cliff Lodge, Lodge at Snowbird and the Inn are 4 p.m. check-in and 11 a.m. check-out. The Iron Blosam and Cliff Club Condos are 4 p.m. for check-in with a 10 a.m. check-out.